definition of
peremptory

[1] #1 peremptory s. [autocratic, bossy, dominating, high-and-mighty, magisterial] offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power; "an autocratic person"; "autocratic behavior"; "a bossy way of ordering others around"; "a rather aggressive and dominating character"; "managed the employees in an aloof magisteri. wn

[2] #2 peremptory s. not allowing contradiction or refusal; "spoke in peremptory tones"; "peremptory commands". wn

[3] #3 peremptory s. putting an end to all debate or action; "a peremptory decree". wn